Pink event raised funds for breast care center

Conemaugh Township Area High School’s Senior High Student Council held the “Dance for a Cure” dance in March to raise money for breast cancer patients and their treatment.

A portion of each ticket sold was donated to the Joyce Murtha Breast Cancer Center. Students were encouraged to wear pink to the dance, representing the national color used in the Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness.

A brand new competition, “Tough Guys Wear Pink,” started the week leading up to the event and ended on the night of the dance. During the dance, each candidate had to wear his own, unique pink dress. The boys who participated in this competition included Nicholas Croyle, Steven Lysic, Brant Mollers, Jarod Nanna, Nathan Pahel, Denver Pepley, and Kyle Zambanini.

Students voted for their favorite junior or senior boy by putting money in a can with a picture of his face. The winner was decided based on who raised the most money in his can throughout the week. The winner was junior Mike Lysic. Together, the boys raised more than $100.

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“I think the idea was ingenious,” said junior Ashley Moyer. “Getting everyone involved, while still giving to patients in need, was an excellent way to raise money. I love how we can all bond together to help other people.”

In addition, a bake sale was held during the night of the dance. The student council sold donated goods in order to raise additional funds for this cause. Specially designed pink “Peace, Love, Hope for a Cure” T-shirts were also sold during the weeks preceding and following the dance.